Merry Christmas
Rather then fret about the state of politics today we should start to veg out and enjoy the meaning of the holiday season. It just seems almost sacrilegious to discuss the pettiness of politics when we are celebrating the birth of our Savior. I will take about a week, or until after the New Year before I blog again.
Happy Holiday season and remember our service people in far away and dangerous places. Please pray for their safety.
GOD Blese
Monday, December 22, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Gun control
Hi
It is difficult for me to understand why there is so much controversy about gun ownership. The way I see it the Constitution makes it clear that the populace have a right to own firearms. Simple, but true.
The problem is the liberal mind set, the far left has to feel that they know better than the rest of us, so they come up with these hair brained schemes, take away the guns and we can foist our views on the general public. There is no way for the American people to mount any opposition. Charlton Heston cited this statement , I think it was Thomas Jefferson who coined it, "All the other Constitutional Amendments are dependent on the Second Amendment for enforcement" That sums it up.
Now do-gooders want to stop violent crime by removing guns. My question is why not remove kitchen steak knives, they can kill. And while we're at it, no more cars, they can kill also. We could go on and on, the list has many more items which have been used as implements for violent crime, do we ban them all? You can see where this is going.
Another thing that always intrigued me was the way liberals dismiss guns as safety devices. Yes, safety devices. When there is a crime being committed who do we call, the armed police. The fact that they are armed serves as a deterrent for crime. Do we take away those guns?
The next issue is the military. Any one who has served knows that firearm safety is drilled into a service person from day one of his/her service. They are required to maintain firearms. How come you don't see service people shooting each other regularly? Herein lies the answer to curbing violent crime, in the military there are two things that are certain. If you commit a violent crime you get a speedy trial and if convicted, a harsh sentence. Then there is the other factor, if you decide to use a firearm on another soldier, you have to remember that he is armed also. Now that is a deterrent. Just think about it. Remember that when dictators take over a country the first things that are banned are freedom of the press and then gun ownership. We don't need that here.
Please join me in prayer for our brave service people.
GOD Bless.
It is difficult for me to understand why there is so much controversy about gun ownership. The way I see it the Constitution makes it clear that the populace have a right to own firearms. Simple, but true.
The problem is the liberal mind set, the far left has to feel that they know better than the rest of us, so they come up with these hair brained schemes, take away the guns and we can foist our views on the general public. There is no way for the American people to mount any opposition. Charlton Heston cited this statement , I think it was Thomas Jefferson who coined it, "All the other Constitutional Amendments are dependent on the Second Amendment for enforcement" That sums it up.
Now do-gooders want to stop violent crime by removing guns. My question is why not remove kitchen steak knives, they can kill. And while we're at it, no more cars, they can kill also. We could go on and on, the list has many more items which have been used as implements for violent crime, do we ban them all? You can see where this is going.
Another thing that always intrigued me was the way liberals dismiss guns as safety devices. Yes, safety devices. When there is a crime being committed who do we call, the armed police. The fact that they are armed serves as a deterrent for crime. Do we take away those guns?
The next issue is the military. Any one who has served knows that firearm safety is drilled into a service person from day one of his/her service. They are required to maintain firearms. How come you don't see service people shooting each other regularly? Herein lies the answer to curbing violent crime, in the military there are two things that are certain. If you commit a violent crime you get a speedy trial and if convicted, a harsh sentence. Then there is the other factor, if you decide to use a firearm on another soldier, you have to remember that he is armed also. Now that is a deterrent. Just think about it. Remember that when dictators take over a country the first things that are banned are freedom of the press and then gun ownership. We don't need that here.
Please join me in prayer for our brave service people.
GOD Bless.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Follow up on abortion
Hi
In this writing I will try to explain why I think abortion is wrong. Please stick with me and follow my reasoning, and, if you don't agree, please tell me.
I draw a parallel between driving a car and abortion. To make a car go one must put fuel in the tank, but, having put fuel in the tank does not make the car go. In order to achieve this there must be a force outside the car, in this case the driver. The driver must turn on the ignition, put the car in gear, etc and then drive away.
The parallel with abortion is that in order to have an abortion one must first have a pregnancy. Pregnancy can only be accomplished by some sexual activity, but we know that having sex does not insure conception. It is possible for a healthy male and a healthy female to have unprotected sex and not cause a pregnancy. Like the case of the car there must be an outside force. In this case it can be nature, human trait, continuation of the species or as I prefer to call it, an act of GOD. This is further reinforced by the idea that we cannot say that we are going to have sex and get pregnant. This option is up to the Divine. We can only increase the odds. My reasoning is that if this is a gift do we mutilate the gift. I hope that you agree with me that we do not. Unfortunately, abortion is the worst kind of mutilation.
The last part of this discussion is the consequences of abortion on both the male and female. It is sadly true that the father can get away from the consequences of child birth, but the mother cannot. Having said that, I also point out that the father should have some say in the viability of having the child. Definitely make the father pay a price for having gotten a female pregnant, but give him the choice of rearing the child. We must stamp out this cruel and barbaric procedure. Only then will our inner consciences be at peace.
When you pray for our service people please add a special prayer that mankind will eliminate abortion.
GOD Bless
In this writing I will try to explain why I think abortion is wrong. Please stick with me and follow my reasoning, and, if you don't agree, please tell me.
I draw a parallel between driving a car and abortion. To make a car go one must put fuel in the tank, but, having put fuel in the tank does not make the car go. In order to achieve this there must be a force outside the car, in this case the driver. The driver must turn on the ignition, put the car in gear, etc and then drive away.
The parallel with abortion is that in order to have an abortion one must first have a pregnancy. Pregnancy can only be accomplished by some sexual activity, but we know that having sex does not insure conception. It is possible for a healthy male and a healthy female to have unprotected sex and not cause a pregnancy. Like the case of the car there must be an outside force. In this case it can be nature, human trait, continuation of the species or as I prefer to call it, an act of GOD. This is further reinforced by the idea that we cannot say that we are going to have sex and get pregnant. This option is up to the Divine. We can only increase the odds. My reasoning is that if this is a gift do we mutilate the gift. I hope that you agree with me that we do not. Unfortunately, abortion is the worst kind of mutilation.
The last part of this discussion is the consequences of abortion on both the male and female. It is sadly true that the father can get away from the consequences of child birth, but the mother cannot. Having said that, I also point out that the father should have some say in the viability of having the child. Definitely make the father pay a price for having gotten a female pregnant, but give him the choice of rearing the child. We must stamp out this cruel and barbaric procedure. Only then will our inner consciences be at peace.
When you pray for our service people please add a special prayer that mankind will eliminate abortion.
GOD Bless
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
What I think about abortion
Hi
Today is the day to write about my thoughts on abortion.
To start I am opposed to abortion in any form what so ever, whether it be during pregnancy or by the barbarian method called partial birth abortion. The argument all can be resolved by one question, When does life begin? In my opinion life starts at conception, not when the child passes through the birth canal. If you believe this idea then abortion is akin to murder. My basis for this belief is that after conception, by binary fission, the child starts to grow. Yes it doesn't look like a child, but just consider, do you look like you did in your high school graduation photo? Yet you're still the same person.
One of the arguments that I hear from my conservative (and some not so conservative) friends is what about the death penalty. Here conservatives and I part company, I am opposed to the death penalty. Not so much because it is not an equal opportunity killer but because it is immoral. To me it is murder by the state, nothing more. My belief is that if it is wrong for an individual to murder then it is wrong for the state to kill in the name of a group of individuals. It always reminds me of the archaic practice of hiring mercenaries to fight wars. I feel that killing is only justified if it is done to save a life, for example, you come home and some one is in your house threatening your family with a knife, if you have the means to kill that person in order to protect your family, then it is not murder. Under my belief war can be justified, although I do not condone war. I believe that a Divine Being is the only One to give and take life, so it leads me to the belief that abortion and capital punishment are both wrong.
On the subject of abortion one of the arguments is that it is the woman's body and she has control over her body. I have no problem with that principle but I say that the unborn child is not part of your body, the mother is merely housing her child. The mother is a conduit for food and other life sustaining matter but the unborn child still must grow on its own. This is the point that causes most of the controversy, so I will sign off for this blog and continue it in my next writing. Thank you and stay tuned.
Meanwhile remember our troops and pray for them.
GOD Bless
Today is the day to write about my thoughts on abortion.
To start I am opposed to abortion in any form what so ever, whether it be during pregnancy or by the barbarian method called partial birth abortion. The argument all can be resolved by one question, When does life begin? In my opinion life starts at conception, not when the child passes through the birth canal. If you believe this idea then abortion is akin to murder. My basis for this belief is that after conception, by binary fission, the child starts to grow. Yes it doesn't look like a child, but just consider, do you look like you did in your high school graduation photo? Yet you're still the same person.
One of the arguments that I hear from my conservative (and some not so conservative) friends is what about the death penalty. Here conservatives and I part company, I am opposed to the death penalty. Not so much because it is not an equal opportunity killer but because it is immoral. To me it is murder by the state, nothing more. My belief is that if it is wrong for an individual to murder then it is wrong for the state to kill in the name of a group of individuals. It always reminds me of the archaic practice of hiring mercenaries to fight wars. I feel that killing is only justified if it is done to save a life, for example, you come home and some one is in your house threatening your family with a knife, if you have the means to kill that person in order to protect your family, then it is not murder. Under my belief war can be justified, although I do not condone war. I believe that a Divine Being is the only One to give and take life, so it leads me to the belief that abortion and capital punishment are both wrong.
On the subject of abortion one of the arguments is that it is the woman's body and she has control over her body. I have no problem with that principle but I say that the unborn child is not part of your body, the mother is merely housing her child. The mother is a conduit for food and other life sustaining matter but the unborn child still must grow on its own. This is the point that causes most of the controversy, so I will sign off for this blog and continue it in my next writing. Thank you and stay tuned.
Meanwhile remember our troops and pray for them.
GOD Bless
Monday, December 15, 2008
Political corruption
Hi
Just the caption of this blog should tell you what this is all about. The specific area in today's news is Illinois and the governor. I thought that crooked governors only appeared in the old swash buckling movies of the olden days, but I guess I was wrong. The Illinois governor should be cast along side Errol Flynn (remember him?).
The disturbing part is that there seems no willingness to track this down further, did Obama know more than he lets on? Did this guy cover for Obama? I am afraid we will never know because these politicians look after one another. The prevailing attitude seems to be . protect your buddy and to h*** with the American people. It infests both major political parties and is glossed over by the mass media. Wouldn't it have been nice if Obama kept his campaign promises and gave us real change. By the letters to the editor I see people are already spinning the democratic party line, "change meant not a change of people but only a change from the Bush administration policies). Put on your wading boots because the manure will start to accumulate and get deeper. This is our holiday present from our president elect and the liberals.
On an upscale note relax and enjoy the holiday season with family and friends. Just remember to pray for the troops in harm's way.
GOD Bless
Just the caption of this blog should tell you what this is all about. The specific area in today's news is Illinois and the governor. I thought that crooked governors only appeared in the old swash buckling movies of the olden days, but I guess I was wrong. The Illinois governor should be cast along side Errol Flynn (remember him?).
The disturbing part is that there seems no willingness to track this down further, did Obama know more than he lets on? Did this guy cover for Obama? I am afraid we will never know because these politicians look after one another. The prevailing attitude seems to be . protect your buddy and to h*** with the American people. It infests both major political parties and is glossed over by the mass media. Wouldn't it have been nice if Obama kept his campaign promises and gave us real change. By the letters to the editor I see people are already spinning the democratic party line, "change meant not a change of people but only a change from the Bush administration policies). Put on your wading boots because the manure will start to accumulate and get deeper. This is our holiday present from our president elect and the liberals.
On an upscale note relax and enjoy the holiday season with family and friends. Just remember to pray for the troops in harm's way.
GOD Bless
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Where is Obama leading us?
Hi
Today I will jump the gun and offer up some criticism of President-elect Obama. All during the campaign he promised " change we can believe in ". this is what I will address.
Where is the change? Almost every appointment he has suggested is a recycled old DC operative. Just review the list - Hillary Clinton, Rham Emanuel, Governor Richardson, and now he is thinking of reviving former senator Daschel. All I ask is where does this end? Where is the change? Even his vice-president choice, Joe Biden, is recycled. The part that amazes me is the connections these people have, Clintons husband, ex-president Bill has taken how much money to represent and speak for Arab countries, Bidons son is a big time lobbyist, Emanuel is one of the architects of the far left liberal agenda, remember he worked for the Clintons, and Daschel is married to a woman who is a lobbyist for the airlines. In my heart I know she must have had some sway in getting the federal government to pick up the tab for airline security. This was not reported right after 9/11, but I wonder.
The only thing that we can do is hope that Obama can accomplish what he promised, but so far I don't think he is on the right track. Time will tell.
Meanwhile, please pray for our heroes serving in the military.
GOD Bless
Today I will jump the gun and offer up some criticism of President-elect Obama. All during the campaign he promised " change we can believe in ". this is what I will address.
Where is the change? Almost every appointment he has suggested is a recycled old DC operative. Just review the list - Hillary Clinton, Rham Emanuel, Governor Richardson, and now he is thinking of reviving former senator Daschel. All I ask is where does this end? Where is the change? Even his vice-president choice, Joe Biden, is recycled. The part that amazes me is the connections these people have, Clintons husband, ex-president Bill has taken how much money to represent and speak for Arab countries, Bidons son is a big time lobbyist, Emanuel is one of the architects of the far left liberal agenda, remember he worked for the Clintons, and Daschel is married to a woman who is a lobbyist for the airlines. In my heart I know she must have had some sway in getting the federal government to pick up the tab for airline security. This was not reported right after 9/11, but I wonder.
The only thing that we can do is hope that Obama can accomplish what he promised, but so far I don't think he is on the right track. Time will tell.
Meanwhile, please pray for our heroes serving in the military.
GOD Bless
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
More on states rights
Hi
This is a follow up to my previous blog in which I discussed the issue of state's rights.
One of the things that go into my view of this issue is the consequences which were not contemplated. I referred to the US Supreme Court case of Roe v Wade, the main case involving the question of abortion and abortion rights. This case was decided by a six to three court. In other words, a different vote by two people could have had a completely different outcome. Before any one says " majority rule " let me go on with my observation. Yes, the majority rules but at the same time this can cause a severe case of angst in parties. I believe that this case was decided incorrectly because it forced the American people to accept a right to an abortion as constitutional. My feeling is that this should have been decided by local courts, not the federal government. To further my opinion I refer you to look at what this decision has caused. It is one of the most polarizing issues in our social culture. We have family members going against other family members because of the different way in which this case is perceived. Had we not adopted Amendment XVII the court would have had to pass on this issue and remand it back to the state court, which is precisely where it belongs. The amendment caused an upturn in judicial activism which was not the intent of the founding fathers. How can we stop this, again, repeal Amendment XVII.
Just for the sake of " political correctness balance " I will cite California Prop 8 . This defined same sex marriage. Look at how polarizing this is becoming, just imagine if this were decided as a federal right. My personal feeling is that abortion should be completely outlawed, but it is not for me to force this view on others, and conversely, the opinion of others should not be forced on me by judicial decree. I don't have a direct say in who these judges are,
In summary, let the local government have more to say than the far away federal bureaucracy in Washington.
Pray for our brave men and women in the armed forces.
'GOD Bless
This is a follow up to my previous blog in which I discussed the issue of state's rights.
One of the things that go into my view of this issue is the consequences which were not contemplated. I referred to the US Supreme Court case of Roe v Wade, the main case involving the question of abortion and abortion rights. This case was decided by a six to three court. In other words, a different vote by two people could have had a completely different outcome. Before any one says " majority rule " let me go on with my observation. Yes, the majority rules but at the same time this can cause a severe case of angst in parties. I believe that this case was decided incorrectly because it forced the American people to accept a right to an abortion as constitutional. My feeling is that this should have been decided by local courts, not the federal government. To further my opinion I refer you to look at what this decision has caused. It is one of the most polarizing issues in our social culture. We have family members going against other family members because of the different way in which this case is perceived. Had we not adopted Amendment XVII the court would have had to pass on this issue and remand it back to the state court, which is precisely where it belongs. The amendment caused an upturn in judicial activism which was not the intent of the founding fathers. How can we stop this, again, repeal Amendment XVII.
Just for the sake of " political correctness balance " I will cite California Prop 8 . This defined same sex marriage. Look at how polarizing this is becoming, just imagine if this were decided as a federal right. My personal feeling is that abortion should be completely outlawed, but it is not for me to force this view on others, and conversely, the opinion of others should not be forced on me by judicial decree. I don't have a direct say in who these judges are,
In summary, let the local government have more to say than the far away federal bureaucracy in Washington.
Pray for our brave men and women in the armed forces.
'GOD Bless
States Rights
Hi
In this blog I would like to address an issue which is rarely discussed. That issue is the rights of the various states. The United States was formed as a union of 13 states, each with its own governing body. For purposes of protection and for the additional purpose of ease of commerce the separate states formed a central government. This is evident in the examination of the constitution of the nation. The Bill of Rights ( Amendments I through X ) were mostly framed in a restrictive mode, that is, they were crafted so as to limit the powers given to the central government. Many of the amendments are worded in words such as, " The federal government ( congress ) shall not pass any laws, etc. Amendment X reserved the powers not given to the central government but reserved this power to the states. These acts were intended to curb the power of a " big brother style of government ". Over time there has been an evolution which has caused amendments to be passed. This blog is aimed at Amendment XVII. which defines the make up of the Senate. Prior to the passing of this amendment the senators were chosen by the states, but in a democratic manner. When the amendment was passed it changed the way senators were chosen, giving that means of selection to the people. I am not against " People power ", in fact the exact opposite is true. I firmly believe in giving the power of government to the people. Abraham Lincoln said it far better than I could, " government of the people, by the people and for the people". I cannot improve on that, could you?
The problem is how do we give the power to the people, At first glance it would appear that having the senate chosen by the people is people power, but let's look further. Our congress is made up of two separate chambers, the house and the senate. If we wanted a legislative agenda formed by the people, why have two houses? Also, please note that the make up of the separate houses is different. The senate has a term of six years, the house two years. The senate votes on treaties, confirmation of federal judges and cabinet members, the house has no say in these matters. This was done to insure a fair central government which would not be dominated by the more populous states. Amendment XVII changed that, now we have a conflict between the purposes of the two houses of congress. Amendment XVII has virtually " legislatively castrated Amendment X ". Modern senators have now over politicized the senate, the governing rule for federal judges is not are they good jurists, but do they support Roe v Wade. The term " Bork " has come to mean a verbal assault on ones character. Did our founding fathers really want this to happen?
How do we protect ourselves and our nation from further erosion of the people power, simple, repeal Amendment XVII. I may be the only voice expressing this sentiment, but I honestly think that it is worth bring forth for discussion. More on this later, I promise.
For now, keep the faith and patriotism, pray for our heroic troops.
GOD Bless.
In this blog I would like to address an issue which is rarely discussed. That issue is the rights of the various states. The United States was formed as a union of 13 states, each with its own governing body. For purposes of protection and for the additional purpose of ease of commerce the separate states formed a central government. This is evident in the examination of the constitution of the nation. The Bill of Rights ( Amendments I through X ) were mostly framed in a restrictive mode, that is, they were crafted so as to limit the powers given to the central government. Many of the amendments are worded in words such as, " The federal government ( congress ) shall not pass any laws, etc. Amendment X reserved the powers not given to the central government but reserved this power to the states. These acts were intended to curb the power of a " big brother style of government ". Over time there has been an evolution which has caused amendments to be passed. This blog is aimed at Amendment XVII. which defines the make up of the Senate. Prior to the passing of this amendment the senators were chosen by the states, but in a democratic manner. When the amendment was passed it changed the way senators were chosen, giving that means of selection to the people. I am not against " People power ", in fact the exact opposite is true. I firmly believe in giving the power of government to the people. Abraham Lincoln said it far better than I could, " government of the people, by the people and for the people". I cannot improve on that, could you?
The problem is how do we give the power to the people, At first glance it would appear that having the senate chosen by the people is people power, but let's look further. Our congress is made up of two separate chambers, the house and the senate. If we wanted a legislative agenda formed by the people, why have two houses? Also, please note that the make up of the separate houses is different. The senate has a term of six years, the house two years. The senate votes on treaties, confirmation of federal judges and cabinet members, the house has no say in these matters. This was done to insure a fair central government which would not be dominated by the more populous states. Amendment XVII changed that, now we have a conflict between the purposes of the two houses of congress. Amendment XVII has virtually " legislatively castrated Amendment X ". Modern senators have now over politicized the senate, the governing rule for federal judges is not are they good jurists, but do they support Roe v Wade. The term " Bork " has come to mean a verbal assault on ones character. Did our founding fathers really want this to happen?
How do we protect ourselves and our nation from further erosion of the people power, simple, repeal Amendment XVII. I may be the only voice expressing this sentiment, but I honestly think that it is worth bring forth for discussion. More on this later, I promise.
For now, keep the faith and patriotism, pray for our heroic troops.
GOD Bless.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Illinois governor
Hi
What is there left to say about the governor of Illinois? The first thing that one might want to do is to associate this guy with Obama, but that may not be fair. We really should give Obama the benefit of the doubt, but that doesn't mean a free pass for the governor.
My biggest concern is the way this shows the mind set of our " political leaders ". Here is a guy who has only one reason to enter into the world of politics, steal as much as he can. What does that say about the way we select leaders? How was he able to reach the level of governor and get away with this mid set? Part of the problem is our own fault, we don't pay as much attention as we should, and these people prey upon this. They actually assume this lack of interest and that emboldens them into doing these immoral things. We are partially to blame, but the biggest blame goes to these characters. I don't think it wise to try to put blame on any one with out getting all the facts, so I ask, let the facts come out before making a judgement. There is time enough for blame after we know what really happened.
The next problem is how to correct this sad situation, here, I feel that the attention of the American people will correct the matter. The solution is to keep faith in the American way and let justice do its job. We should stay vigilant in future elections and primaries to make sure that this type of person does not get elected to any governmental position. Character matters
( I thank you Rush ) Our way of life will win out.
Now I ask that you join me in pray for our brave warriors. Remember them especially at this holiday season.
GOD Bless
What is there left to say about the governor of Illinois? The first thing that one might want to do is to associate this guy with Obama, but that may not be fair. We really should give Obama the benefit of the doubt, but that doesn't mean a free pass for the governor.
My biggest concern is the way this shows the mind set of our " political leaders ". Here is a guy who has only one reason to enter into the world of politics, steal as much as he can. What does that say about the way we select leaders? How was he able to reach the level of governor and get away with this mid set? Part of the problem is our own fault, we don't pay as much attention as we should, and these people prey upon this. They actually assume this lack of interest and that emboldens them into doing these immoral things. We are partially to blame, but the biggest blame goes to these characters. I don't think it wise to try to put blame on any one with out getting all the facts, so I ask, let the facts come out before making a judgement. There is time enough for blame after we know what really happened.
The next problem is how to correct this sad situation, here, I feel that the attention of the American people will correct the matter. The solution is to keep faith in the American way and let justice do its job. We should stay vigilant in future elections and primaries to make sure that this type of person does not get elected to any governmental position. Character matters
( I thank you Rush ) Our way of life will win out.
Now I ask that you join me in pray for our brave warriors. Remember them especially at this holiday season.
GOD Bless
Monday, December 8, 2008
Talk about thick skin
Hi
Today I heard some thing on the radio which made me really wonder, what kind of people do we have governing our nation. I am specifically referring to Senator Dodd. From what I heard he called for the resignation of the top execs of General Motors. Mind you this comes from the guy who is one of the chief causes of the bank failures which led to the credit crunch which we now have. Is there no decency in Washington? Where do these liberals get off preaching when they are the worst sinners? Dodd, be a man. If you want the GM execs to quit, lead the way, you quit too. Wouldn't that be a change we can believe in, but don't hold your breath. While you're at it, take your pal Congressman Frank along.
The "bail out" is structured so that it eventually cost the taxpayers money and for now it seems a done deal. Please don't lend or give our hard earned money in the future, give your own. I am really sick of this Washington, D.C. mentality, please let it change. We, the American people deserve better. When you goto vote for a congressman or senator remember it is the first vote that he casts that gives rise to this abuse of power. It is this first vote that determines party control of the congress and chairmanships. Please remember this when you vote.
If you can please write to your congressman and let him know how you feel, it may be too late now but in future votes it will help. Keep the faith and keep trying.
On a better note let us pray for our service people.
GOD Bless
Today I heard some thing on the radio which made me really wonder, what kind of people do we have governing our nation. I am specifically referring to Senator Dodd. From what I heard he called for the resignation of the top execs of General Motors. Mind you this comes from the guy who is one of the chief causes of the bank failures which led to the credit crunch which we now have. Is there no decency in Washington? Where do these liberals get off preaching when they are the worst sinners? Dodd, be a man. If you want the GM execs to quit, lead the way, you quit too. Wouldn't that be a change we can believe in, but don't hold your breath. While you're at it, take your pal Congressman Frank along.
The "bail out" is structured so that it eventually cost the taxpayers money and for now it seems a done deal. Please don't lend or give our hard earned money in the future, give your own. I am really sick of this Washington, D.C. mentality, please let it change. We, the American people deserve better. When you goto vote for a congressman or senator remember it is the first vote that he casts that gives rise to this abuse of power. It is this first vote that determines party control of the congress and chairmanships. Please remember this when you vote.
If you can please write to your congressman and let him know how you feel, it may be too late now but in future votes it will help. Keep the faith and keep trying.
On a better note let us pray for our service people.
GOD Bless
Friday, December 5, 2008
Global warming?
Hi
Today I would like to address the much talked about topic of global warming or climate change. We hear so much on the subject from politicians, news reporters and meteorologists. What is the real truth and what is merely self serving political rhetoric? This is the difficult part.
Despite what the mass media seems to say, there is no consensus on the subject. For every proponent of either side one can come up with an equally distinguished opponent. Which experts do we believe, that is the question. The answer lies in a review of the actions taken by these advocates from both sides or point of view. The proponents decry that the earth is in dire troubles unless we act immediately, but yet they do not listen to their own advice. The list goes on almost endlessly, Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi, John Edwards, etc. I personally do not believe any of these people. If the situation was that bad then they would be the first to live by example. Why don't they do so, because they get money from espousing the point of view of some fringe groups. Is this global warming? The conservative movement should hammer away at the myth of climate change and point out that the very people who are among the biggest abusers of what they claim causes global warming are the ones who try to force this on the American people. When Al Gore and Nancy Pelosi give up their private jets then maybe I will observe the rules for minimizing climate change. Until then, I say -" If it is good for the goose, it is good for the gander."
The problem lies in the fact that the mind set of liberals is one of greater mental superiority than the rest of us, hog wash" As I have pointed out in my earlier blogs, having a few letters after out name ( MBA, PhD, LLB, JD ) does not make you the smartest guy in the room. To often it makes you an educated jackass.
The solution, conservatives mush keep up the verbal barrage and not let the liberals get away with this nonsense. When you hear any one mention global warming, just ask them some simple questions like how come proponents don't argue the issue but only mouth off where there is no counter discussion? If you get an answer please let me know, I have never gotten any reasonable answer. GOD made the earth and HE alone will heat or cool earth as He sees fit.
Now please remember our troops, especially as the holiday season nears, pray for them.
GOD Bless.
Today I would like to address the much talked about topic of global warming or climate change. We hear so much on the subject from politicians, news reporters and meteorologists. What is the real truth and what is merely self serving political rhetoric? This is the difficult part.
Despite what the mass media seems to say, there is no consensus on the subject. For every proponent of either side one can come up with an equally distinguished opponent. Which experts do we believe, that is the question. The answer lies in a review of the actions taken by these advocates from both sides or point of view. The proponents decry that the earth is in dire troubles unless we act immediately, but yet they do not listen to their own advice. The list goes on almost endlessly, Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi, John Edwards, etc. I personally do not believe any of these people. If the situation was that bad then they would be the first to live by example. Why don't they do so, because they get money from espousing the point of view of some fringe groups. Is this global warming? The conservative movement should hammer away at the myth of climate change and point out that the very people who are among the biggest abusers of what they claim causes global warming are the ones who try to force this on the American people. When Al Gore and Nancy Pelosi give up their private jets then maybe I will observe the rules for minimizing climate change. Until then, I say -" If it is good for the goose, it is good for the gander."
The problem lies in the fact that the mind set of liberals is one of greater mental superiority than the rest of us, hog wash" As I have pointed out in my earlier blogs, having a few letters after out name ( MBA, PhD, LLB, JD ) does not make you the smartest guy in the room. To often it makes you an educated jackass.
The solution, conservatives mush keep up the verbal barrage and not let the liberals get away with this nonsense. When you hear any one mention global warming, just ask them some simple questions like how come proponents don't argue the issue but only mouth off where there is no counter discussion? If you get an answer please let me know, I have never gotten any reasonable answer. GOD made the earth and HE alone will heat or cool earth as He sees fit.
Now please remember our troops, especially as the holiday season nears, pray for them.
GOD Bless.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
General thoughts - Auto bailout
In todays blog I am just rambling and expressing some general thoughts.
I see that Congress is holding hearings on an auto company bail out, how odd, we are supposed to bail out the very people who caused the problem. I saw the mayor of some Michigan city, I think Dearborn, and he was raving about how we need to save jobs. My thoughts are, Why? Did these people have any consideration for the general public when they negotiated these sweet heart contracts, certainly not. Now the chickens have come home to roost, we don't need to subsidize greed, inconsideration and the political influence of labor unions, let them get realistic employment goals. I do not oppose labor, when unions were used as a defensive mechanism they were good. Now, because of political influence, the unions have become a vehicle for greed. They could show the Wall Street moguls some things. We should have a contest to see which ones are greediest and the losers must pay for the bailout, that would be justice.
This is a short blog, I am going in to recuperate from all the aggravation the politicians give me.
Don't forget to pray for our brave service people.
GOD Bless
I see that Congress is holding hearings on an auto company bail out, how odd, we are supposed to bail out the very people who caused the problem. I saw the mayor of some Michigan city, I think Dearborn, and he was raving about how we need to save jobs. My thoughts are, Why? Did these people have any consideration for the general public when they negotiated these sweet heart contracts, certainly not. Now the chickens have come home to roost, we don't need to subsidize greed, inconsideration and the political influence of labor unions, let them get realistic employment goals. I do not oppose labor, when unions were used as a defensive mechanism they were good. Now, because of political influence, the unions have become a vehicle for greed. They could show the Wall Street moguls some things. We should have a contest to see which ones are greediest and the losers must pay for the bailout, that would be justice.
This is a short blog, I am going in to recuperate from all the aggravation the politicians give me.
Don't forget to pray for our brave service people.
GOD Bless
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Does Harry Reid need a refresher course?
Hi
As you can tell by the title I am going to give my opinion about the Democratic Senator from Nevada. In case you don't know it he is the leader of the democratic caucus in the senate.
In typical Washington, D.C. fashion the visitors center ( maybe they call it the event center ) opened yesterday. It was well over budget and was completed well behind scheduled time. That is why I call it typical D.C. efficiency. To make matters worse, the dear friend of the people, Sen Harry Reid then mouths off that this will keep the perspiration of the visitors from his sensitive nostrils. How arrogant can one get? Here it is necessary to remind the senator that this same perspiration is what drives the American economy. When the senator spends the money that he and the rest of the government takes in taxes, does that same perspiration bother him, I dare say no. This is a typical example of the elite liberal thinking, " I am above the rest ". How arrogant. Every time we vote for a democrat we vote to accept this attitude of the senator. Just remember that when you vote in the next congressional election.
To compound the arrogance, the senator has given sweet heart deals to his sons and son-in-law. Another example of D.C. arrogance. Normal men look to seduce women but the senator looks to seduce the public for the sake of power. The irony is that the specter of power has seduced Senator Reid, We, the American public deserve better than this. If you agree then please keep letting people know what the facts are and how the action of these arrogant people effects the American people. In the long run we will all be better off if this is corrected.
I will ask for one more thing, please remember our brave warriors in your prayers.
GOD Bless.
As you can tell by the title I am going to give my opinion about the Democratic Senator from Nevada. In case you don't know it he is the leader of the democratic caucus in the senate.
In typical Washington, D.C. fashion the visitors center ( maybe they call it the event center ) opened yesterday. It was well over budget and was completed well behind scheduled time. That is why I call it typical D.C. efficiency. To make matters worse, the dear friend of the people, Sen Harry Reid then mouths off that this will keep the perspiration of the visitors from his sensitive nostrils. How arrogant can one get? Here it is necessary to remind the senator that this same perspiration is what drives the American economy. When the senator spends the money that he and the rest of the government takes in taxes, does that same perspiration bother him, I dare say no. This is a typical example of the elite liberal thinking, " I am above the rest ". How arrogant. Every time we vote for a democrat we vote to accept this attitude of the senator. Just remember that when you vote in the next congressional election.
To compound the arrogance, the senator has given sweet heart deals to his sons and son-in-law. Another example of D.C. arrogance. Normal men look to seduce women but the senator looks to seduce the public for the sake of power. The irony is that the specter of power has seduced Senator Reid, We, the American public deserve better than this. If you agree then please keep letting people know what the facts are and how the action of these arrogant people effects the American people. In the long run we will all be better off if this is corrected.
I will ask for one more thing, please remember our brave warriors in your prayers.
GOD Bless.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Reinstate the "draft"
Hi
I have written about the so called draft before but I think that it deserves revisiting.
When I refer to the draft I refer to a new version of service to the nation. The logic and reasoning is the same as buying something or getting it for free. When you buy some thing you appreciate it more because you know your own work and resources paid for it. Now we should apply this same criteria to government. The plan calls for a one year term of service by all young people, no deferments. The details are below.
The plan would require all young people to serve one year upon graduation from high school. If one drops out then at age eighteen that person must serve. The service period would be for one year and would be made up of two separate parts. The first would be about a four month training period which would include classes in government, civics and military discipline. There would be no requirement to learn fire arms except to learn fire arm safety. The draftee would not be required to learn how to fire a weapon. After the four month training period the draftee would re required to serve the remainder of the year working for some government agency. It is easy to see where these people can be utilized, FEMA, border patrol ( as clerical workers, not field workers ), and many other agencies. They would be used to supplement the existing programs, not replace workers.
There would be no deferment for college, they can wait for one year. As for compensation, the pay should be equal to that of an enlisted person in the military. If you look into the financial end of the matter, the expense of salary would be offset by lessening the need to hire government employees for these functions. Border guards would be hired for patrol, not filing papers. Clerical jobs or temp workers at FEMA would be greatly diminished, there could be a great reduction in the staff at some cabinet level staff workers, i.e. Education, the list goes on and on. In effect it would be tax neutral.
The future of both the nation and the individual would be better, the people would actually know about how government works. People would elect future leaders because they, the people understand the functions and issues, votes would not be cast because a candidate looks good, is glib or can play the sax on a TV program.
Is it a catch all, no, but the congress can fill in the missing pieces. There would an incentive to do so because the children and grand children of the congress people would be affected.
This is one area where conservative and liberal thinkers can agree. Let's lead the way and press the issue.
As the holiday season nears let us remember our brave service people in far away lands, pray for them.
GOD Bless.
I have written about the so called draft before but I think that it deserves revisiting.
When I refer to the draft I refer to a new version of service to the nation. The logic and reasoning is the same as buying something or getting it for free. When you buy some thing you appreciate it more because you know your own work and resources paid for it. Now we should apply this same criteria to government. The plan calls for a one year term of service by all young people, no deferments. The details are below.
The plan would require all young people to serve one year upon graduation from high school. If one drops out then at age eighteen that person must serve. The service period would be for one year and would be made up of two separate parts. The first would be about a four month training period which would include classes in government, civics and military discipline. There would be no requirement to learn fire arms except to learn fire arm safety. The draftee would not be required to learn how to fire a weapon. After the four month training period the draftee would re required to serve the remainder of the year working for some government agency. It is easy to see where these people can be utilized, FEMA, border patrol ( as clerical workers, not field workers ), and many other agencies. They would be used to supplement the existing programs, not replace workers.
There would be no deferment for college, they can wait for one year. As for compensation, the pay should be equal to that of an enlisted person in the military. If you look into the financial end of the matter, the expense of salary would be offset by lessening the need to hire government employees for these functions. Border guards would be hired for patrol, not filing papers. Clerical jobs or temp workers at FEMA would be greatly diminished, there could be a great reduction in the staff at some cabinet level staff workers, i.e. Education, the list goes on and on. In effect it would be tax neutral.
The future of both the nation and the individual would be better, the people would actually know about how government works. People would elect future leaders because they, the people understand the functions and issues, votes would not be cast because a candidate looks good, is glib or can play the sax on a TV program.
Is it a catch all, no, but the congress can fill in the missing pieces. There would an incentive to do so because the children and grand children of the congress people would be affected.
This is one area where conservative and liberal thinkers can agree. Let's lead the way and press the issue.
As the holiday season nears let us remember our brave service people in far away lands, pray for them.
GOD Bless.
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